What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne is to bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which costs €40 - €100 and takes 22h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Köln. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 21h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cluj-Napoca and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Cologne is 1315 km. The road distance is 1524.7 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 45m and costs €24 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Cologne bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Cologne bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Cologne train from?

Cluj-Napoca to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.

Train, bus or fly from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €340 and takes 23h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €19 - €140 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Cologne bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Cologne bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Köln station.

What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 3:09 AM in Cluj-Napoca and 2:09 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Cologne train arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Cologne is 1525 km. It takes approximately 15h 49m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne?

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Cluj-Napoca to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)CLJ - CGN
4h 13m
€112–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Köln
21h 50m
€19–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
13h 45m
€24–208
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
23h 25m
€155–334
Drive 1,524.7 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Cologne1,524.7 km
15h 49m
€217–313
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CLJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 19m
€130–273
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Frankfurt
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
22h 39m
€41–97
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
17h 58m
€250–1,218

Cluj-Napoca to Cologne by train

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23h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,315.4 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

Lufthansa, HiSky, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 23h 25m.

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